Rusizi National Park
Environment
Eight hippopotamuses killed in less than three months at Rusizi National Park
01-07-2014
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Fauna is very threatened at Rusizi National Park. Since 17 September 2013, eight hippopotamuses have been killed by people living around the park. If the killing continues, hippopotamuses will probably disappear like elephants and lions. Today, crocodiles are also among the endangered species.-By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse Located at a (...)
Environment
Cutting trees at Rusizi National Park limits causes a conflict
08-27-2013
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For expanding the RN4 road commonly called Bujumbura-Gatumba road, some trees along the road should be cut. But a conflict arises between Rusizi National Park authorities and Cyprien Nibitanga a so- called owner of an emphyteusis, about cutting trees’ management-by lorraine Josiane Manishatse As the RN4 road Bujumbura-Gatumba must (...)